Report of the special joint committee on initiative petitions on the initiative petition of andrew b. Mikula and others for the passage of an act to allow single-family homes on small lots IN areas with adequate infrastructure (see house, no. 5000).
Report of the Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions on the Initiative Petition of Andrew B. Mikula and Others for the Passage of an Act to Allow Single-Family Homes on Small Lots IN Areas With Adequate Infrastructure (See House, No. 5000).
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This report, prepared by a special committee, analyzes an initiative petition seeking to allow single-family homes to be built on smaller lots in Massachusetts, provided that the areas have adequate infrastructure. The petition, identified as House Bill 5000, proposes a change to current zoning regulations. The committee’s report examines the potential impacts and considerations associated with this proposed legislation.
Key provisions
- Allows single-family homes on small lots.
- Requires adequate infrastructure in the area.
- Addresses an initiative petition (House Bill 5000).
- Prepared by a special joint committee.
- Examines the potential impacts of allowing single-family homes on smaller lots.
Who is affected
- Homebuyers
- Developers
- Local municipalities
- Massachusetts residents
- Zoning boards
Notable changes
- Potentially alters existing zoning regulations regarding lot sizes.
- Introduces a requirement for adequate infrastructure in areas where single-family homes are permitted on smaller lots.
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1 on record
Cosponsor
Alice Hanlon Peisch
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